UT55 Lakeland Ultra and Wilmslow 10K, 14th July 2024

15th July 2024

Jeff and Lee at the UT55 Ultra Marathon, with the Langdale Pikes in the background

Sunday the 14th July, 2024, proved to be great day for personal bests.

Lee Meadowcroft and Jeff McCarthy travelled to Ambleside in the Lake District to take part in the Ultimate Trails 55 km ultramarathon. The course took in 6,500ft of climb as it weaved through the mountains and valleys. This was Lee’s first Ultramarathon and he completed the race in an excellent 8 hr 12 min 29 sec to take 39th place. Jeff has taken part in this event several times before and was delighted to finish in a personal best time of 8 hr 30 min and 31 sec.

Three Harriers travelled down to Wilmslow to take part in their 10K. First home for Rochdale was Phil Lockett. He achieved a 10K PB time of 39:06. Next was Gareth Bright who posted 40:32. Meanwhile an in-form Gaz Chambers ran a 10K PB time of 41:33.